Hi there, a new interview for you. Today’s guest is Jamie Lerner. She is the co-author of “The Ever-Loving Essence Of You” book and a professional coach helping people to get 'unstuck.'

Jamie’s logging on from the U.S. and shares her insight into the journey and discipline of writing, as well as some helpful advice and forward steps for aspiring authors who want advice on developing a writing rhythm and formula that works well for you. Listen up and thanks for tuning in. Along with walking us through her writing regimen, our guest encourages us to be honest about recognizing and riding waves of authentic inspiration in order to maintain a joyful approach to writing.

Some key questions asked in this episode:

"Stuck is just a moment" ~ Jamie Lerner

Visit Jamie online at www.jamie-lerner.com

Read a partial transcript on the matching blog post on www.itsjoywithin.com

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Hiya, today we have a new guest for you. His name is John Vuong; he’s joining us from Toronto. Al little pre-roll so that you can get to know him a lil bit better and find out all you can glean from him in this insightful episode.

John is the 4th child of Vietnamese immigrants to Canada. He’s very familiar with hard work. A devoted husband and dad, as well as a diligent businessman. He is at the helm of Local SEO Search Inc. which is one of the leading SEO companies in Canada. John has a background in finance but he also has a dedication to living well and making sure that his business complements his family and doesn’t detract from the priority that they are.

That’s a beautiful balance and that harmonizes sweetly with our message of content management and understanding how you can work well in terms placing or positioning your website - your online content, as opposed to producing and publishing wildly without focus, not really knowing where your reach is growing. He’s gonna share everything that would probably take us a while to learn so listen up and thanks for tuning in.

In this episode, John Vuong shares about:

“7 years ago, I started this journey of entrepreneurship not knowing exactly what I was getting myself into. I left a sales career - selling advertising sales (traditional and digital media) for 10 years. During that time, I learned a lot about myself, who I wanted to become - what I enjoyed and what I didn’t enjoy, in terms about work and life balance.

Fast forward to when I started in 2013, I knew who my ideal type of client was, what their pain points were, and what they wanted out of someone that wanted to move them ahead - transformation from traditional to now digital.

I didn’t know anything about SEO. I just knew there was an opportunity because people told me. Users' behaviours were shifting to more digital. You need to understand your customers and how they shop.

People are (now) doing way more shopping online. They’re doing more research - vetting websites. As a business owner, how do you understand the behaviours of patterns, what they’re using and get in front of them? You can be ahead of the curve if you’re able to pivot your business very quickly. We help educate and inform people.

On Work/Life Balance

"I was always curious and asking questions to see...what did it have a family - get married - eventually have children. Yes, you work hard while you work, but what happens afterwards? Do you have dinner with your family - do you go on vacations? On the weekends, do you work or do you spend time with the kids and family? All these things mould what you want to become. So I learned and really got a lot of insight from a lot of people."

John Vuong (Local SEO Search)  Toronto

www.johnvuong.ca

Since most of us are working from home right now, travel has...changed its flavour and glamour-effect recently. Travel has always been a part of my life until a few years ago, just before I started my blog which now reaches readers in 80 destinations. (Thank you) I learned a lot in that life-tempo change and in today’s episode am sharing encouragement and gentle prompts with any travel fans who could do with a fresh perspective on their life at home in this season.

Passport in purse. Bills and coins from different countries tucked in one drawer, just in case.

Adapters and converters to suit any socket – pre-packed.

A fluid calendar and easy-to-reach bright pink mini suitcase, with a larger matching option depending on the trip.

This was how life looked for me, not so long ago. Just before I started this blog, actually. Writing can therapeutic; don’t let anybody tell you different.

Travel has always been a part of my life – well, ’til now.

What about you?

Correction: Barbados is listed as the 12th most-expensive 'country' on Fortune.com - not the 20th like I said (by accident) here. Here's the matching blog post to today's episode with a bit more on that. 

Meet Nisha Doughlin, jewelry designer and entrepreneur behind Metah Designs, a rising jewelry line in Trinidad & Tobago. Listen in as she shares openly about overcoming the awkwardness of introducing yourself as the face behind your business, and be sure to get a notebook to jot down motivational steps and encouraging tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

In this interview, I ask Nisha about her:

View photos and order your favourite Metah Designs pieces on http://www.instagram.com/metahtt

Facebook: Metah 

Metah (may-tah)

N: "I knew that part of what I wanted to do was to make women feel good about themselves."

JWI: How have you overcome insecurity to be now doing IG live videos and photoshoots with your pieces?

N: That was really very scary for me; to go live - that first conversation that I had. Even to model my own pieces; even putting my face on my page was very very very scary for me because as much as I am an extrovert and I am a people-person, it’s a whole other thing to put yourself out there - this is not just like my friend seeing this or posting a picture in a family group - this is like people I don’t know - this is the world.

Joywithin website: http://www.itsjoywithin.com (Matching blog post with transcription excerpts from this audio will be up within 48hrs)

Hi everyone, hope you're safe and sound wherever you are. It means a lot that you're here. I appreciate it, and you.

Today’s guest joins us from Southern California. Natalia Amador is the beautiful face and brilliant mind behind socialbusinessbosses.com

According to her website, she is Latina, creative writer, entrepreneur and Business Coach. I’ve had the opportunity of being on a coaching call with Natalia and recently had the chance to interview her for this podcast episode.

Click play to listen in as she shares about:

Meet Natalia Amador.

“A lot of the work that I do with my 1:1 clients is to help them transition out of a job and become full-time entrepreneurs, and so with that transition, I’m often walking people through this process of ‘so, I’m working from home now - how do I do this?’ 

There’s a big gap between who can afford coaching or who can’t or where you have to be in order to be ready for coaching, and I don’t really believe in that. I believe in making it attainable to anybody that needs help and has a vision for something, so whenever I’ve done anything, I’ve always wanted it to be very open to anybody feels called to being a part of it.

Create a routine and a schedule that works well for you.

You were the one who was given this download of this business vision. You’re that one that sees the vision. You’re the one that has that unique personality...my job is to help people be empowered in that.” ~ Natalia Amador

Visit socialbusinessbosses.com and remember to check out the matching blog post to this episode (with transcript excerpt) on itsjoywithin.com

Scott Carson is owner and managing member of WeCloseNotes.com, an Austin based, defaulted note buying company.

He specializes in finding nonperforming notes on residential and commercial properties and purchasing these notes for the business portfolio.

He is also a nationally syndicated radio host of the popular podcast, The Note Closers Show which has millions of listeners across 17 AM and FM radio stations and downloads across 130 countries.

In this interview, Scott shares motivation for creative entrepreneurs, remote workers, and aspiring podcast hosts. You'll want to take notes for this NoteCloser.

I’ve been in marketing for over a decade. Whether you’re in real estate or tourism or buying or selling property - whatever; we’re all in the media business these days.

I think that’s what a lot of people realize when they’re started a blog or a podcast - what do I talk about?

I started off by just teaching a little nuggets - a little bite-sized lesson every day. Started off doing Facebook lives, with my cell phone and about 7 months later, we converted into a full-blown podcast. I bring on experts in my industry - vendors - other investors and then we also dabble in the mindset and business side of things, along with marketing too. So, we kinda keep it fresh for listeners.

I’m always trying to look to provide value to my listeners, first and foremost. When I do get a block when it comes to me coming up with content, I always think, “who can I bring on that’s gonna add value to my listeners.” Just set up to try to do something consistently...is all planting seeds across the board. You have to stay consistent; that doesn’t mean you can’t take a day off. Something is a whole lot better than nothing. Just do something to be consistent. 

Visit weclosenotes.com and remember to subscribe to The Note Closers Show on iTunes and major listening platforms

To read the matching post to this episode, check out itsjoywithin.com

She is the Writer and Coach behind insharonsheart.com and the host of its affiliate podcast. Certified Faith Coach, Sharon Shannon joins us as today's featured guest. Get ready for words of wisdom and faith-fueled encouragement to help us both reflect honestly and bloom daily.

i'm so grateful to have these brilliant minds, kind coaches and innovative entrepreneurs shine their light through their voice right here with you and me.

Sharon shares some of the most poignant pages in the real-life story of how she became a Coach and Podcast Host and holds up a mirror (through her gentle yet pressing words), so we can contemplate how we truly are growing through whatever challenge or season we might face at this time.

No long talk needed - just click, listen, enjoy - and, like Sharon Shannon says at the end of her episodes, "Be encouraged...be encouraged."

Visit today's guest on her website: www.insharonsheart.com

Thanks for logging on and listening - and feel free to share the joy and a link you like with someone you love.

Hey, how’s your stay-at-home season growing so far?

If working from home is new to you, I understand how challenging it can be at first (and at points along the way.) Here’s an encouraging video with some smiles and straight talk for you.

This week, it’s a creative conversation with a guest writer on the blog who happens to be a Creative Stress Relief Life Coach. Meet Janelle James from ‘Your Journey To A Positive Life.’

She shares steps you can make to take care of your home, yourself and loved ones at home amidst all that’s going on in the world right now.

“I would recommend you get up, do your morning routine, exercise – put on something pretty, fix your hair and find something to do in the house.”

Along with sharing ideas that lead to:

there’s inspiration for anyone who has had to start again or pivot in their business.

Maybe you’ve been in business for a while and could do with some encouragement in the perseverance department. Got that here too. Janelle shares encouragement for entrepreneurs and walks us through some of her career journey.

Here's Janelle on Instagram: @janellejames777

My blog: itsjoywithin.com

Hi there, I hope you're safe and sound at home in this season. 

Listen in on a conversation with Davianne Phillips, a Household Facilitator/Social Worker in Barbados. At a time when much of the world is on 'lockdown,' she shares:

- encouragement

- insight into helping others through challenging seasons

- a reminder to do regular self-checks to tend to our own wellness

Here's the IG link to connect with Davianne directly -->  @davikat

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Wherever you are on the map, stay safe, and thanks for coming by Joy within podcast after a l'il siesta. I've been posting mostly on the blog, www.itsjoywithin.com so be sure to check it out for work-from-home & content tips and refreshment reminders. Stay tuned for another interview coming right up.